Internship programme at the Embassy of Ireland, Paris
Closing date: 06 May 2030
Internship programme at the Embassy of Ireland, Paris
What does diplomacy look like behind the scenes? How are policies shaped, decisions made, and international relationships maintained in practice? And what does it really mean to serve the public interest in a global context?
Our internship programme offers a front-row seat to the challenges, responsibilities, and sense of purpose that drive diplomatic work.
An internship at the Embassy of Ireland in Paris offers a dynamic and rewarding experience with a unique opportunity to gain insight into Irish diplomacy and the bilateral relationship with France.
Interns typically work alongside colleagues in EU affairs, foreign policy, economic policy, and culture unit, while also contributing to a broad range of Embassy activities. As an intern, you will be a valued member of your team, and will be supported by a dedicated mentor (tuteur de stage).
Vous souhaitez découvrir les coulisses de la diplomatie franco-irlandaise ? Vous êtes au bon endroit !
Duration and application deadlines
The Embassy accepts applications for two 6-month internships twice a year.
- March intake: March – August inclusive
The application period for this intake opens in November.
- September intake: August – February inclusive
The application period for this intake opens in May.
Requirements
You must be able to obtain a ‘convention de stage’/internship agreement from the third level institution in which you are studying or from which you have graduated. You must have the legal right to reside in France for the full duration of the internship (e.g. student visa, EU/EEA citizen). You must be able to undertake this internship in-person in Paris for the full six-month period of the internship - remote working arrangements are not available.
Qualifications
You must be enrolled in, or have graduated within the last 12 months from, a university degree (minimum EQF level 6 qualification) in a field related to the Embassy's work - Political Science, International Relations, Arts, Humanities, Law, Foreign Policy, Economics, Business, Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs and Policy, or similar. You have excellent spoken and written English (C2 level) and French (C1 level) with the ability to write clearly, concisely and accurately. You have an interest in contributing to a positive working environment based on dignity, diversity, inclusion and respect; have good understanding of Ireland-France bilateral relations and of EU and international affairs; have the ability to work well under pressure, to prioritise tasks and to work on your own initiative. You demonstrate a high standard of personal presentation, good interpersonal skills, and discretion.
Application
When applications are open, you will find the documents to apply highlighted on this page. If you want to know more about the Embassy and its internship opportunities, you can follow us on LinkedIn.
If you have any questions about the Embassy of Ireland in France Internship Programme, you are welcome to contact us at InternshipParis@dfa.ie.
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